Aug. 30, 2024 By Athena Dawson Council Member Nantasha Williams introduced a resolution supporting a bill aimed at shedding light on the relationship between businesses’ potential historic financial ties to the centuries-long period of enslavement in the United States. Williams, who represents Council District 27 in southeast Queens, has introduced a resolution that supports…
Aug. 30, 2024 By Anthony Medina A listeria outbreak linked to deli meat products has taken the lives of nine people, including one from New York, according to new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC issued a reminder to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to avoid and dispose…
Aug. 30, 2024 By Bill Parry A manhunt is underway in southeast Queens for a sexual predator who allegedly kidnapped a 9-year-old girl at a Queens Village supermarket while she was grocery shopping with her grandmother on Thursday evening. The abduction occurred inside the Key Food at 213-22 Jamaica Ave. just after 7:20 p.m.,…
Aug. 30, 2024 By Iryna Shkurhan New York City’s only hands-on science and technology museum in Corona was selected to receive two new STEM grants totaling close to $4 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The New York Hall of Science, (NYSCI) will use the new funding to foster positive relationships with learners…
Aug. 30, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Construction is now underway for a 4-story school building in Laurelton that will be a part of Merrick Academy. Located at 134-11 221st St., the finished building will stand 60,000 square feet tall. It will help support the growing K-8 program at Merrick Academy, with the intention of…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Angelica Vivas New York City is famous for its diverse cuisine, and some of the best bites can be found right here in Queens, where a quick train ride opens the door to a world of authentic and exciting dining experiences. Queens showcased 25 local eateries among the 400 participants…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina The first day of classes for New York City Public School children is Thursday, Sept. 5, leaving some Queens parents with under a week to do any last-minute back-to-school shopping. Experts from the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, say that some parents typically begin…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Athena Dawson The fare-free program for a busy Queens bus line is ending this week. On Saturday, Aug. 31, the fare-free bus pilot program for the Q4 will end, with fare collection resuming on Sept. 1. The Q4 bus service runs between Linden Boulevard and 235th Street in Cambria Heights…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Anthony Medina With only a week until the start of New York City Public Schools, families in Ozone Park are getting a little extra help with their children’s back-to-school supplies. Queens Council Member Joann Ariola, who represents neighborhoods in District 32, hosted a backpack and school supply giveaway on Wednesday,…
Aug. 29, 2024 By Bill Parry A Rockaway Beach man faces a potential life sentence after a Queens grand jury indicted him on charges of first-degree attempted murder for allegedly shooting at NYPD officers in Edgemere following a night of heavy drinking. Joel Kelly, 60, of Beach 92nd St., was arraigned Wednesday in Queens…